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Strapping and closure system for an article of footwear

  • US 5,992,057 A
  • Filed: 01/29/1998
  • Issued: 11/30/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An article of footwear, comprising:

  • a sole;

    an upper extending from said sole, said upper including a heel area, a midfoot area and an instep region;

    a pair of heel straps, each heel strap having a first end fixedly attached on opposing sides of the article of footwear and a second end configured to cross over said heel area of said upper and extend upwardly and forwardly toward said midfoot area, wherein said second ends are configured to receive laces therethrough;

    an instep piece fixedly attached to the article of footwear and extending upwardly on inner medial and lateral sides of said upper;

    a plurality of instep straps, each having a first end fixedly attached to said instep piece and a second end configured to receive laces therethrough; and

    a shroud fixedly attached to the base of said upper and extending upwardly about said heel area, said midfoot area, and said instep region above a top portion of said upper.

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